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BJ53 KYO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,501 mi
Last recorded143,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KYO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,501 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched / cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,288 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 127,499 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Fail 15 Nov 2018 124,701 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,561 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and starting to crack in tread

emissions only just met requirements

engine management light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 120,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear down tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

emissions only just met requirements

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2013 92,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 86,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,530 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,458 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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BJ53 KYO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 KYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 KYO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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